carbohydrates Flashcards
1
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function
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energy source, energy storage, regulation of blood glucose
2
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structure
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carbon, hydrogen (2) and oxygen
3
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4 categories
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monosaccharides, disaccharide, oligosaccharide, polysaccharide
4
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disaccharides
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simple sugars can combine with ecah to form more complex carbs
5
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oligosaccharides
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carbs consisting of 2-10 simple sugars covalently linked
6
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polysaccharides
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carbs consisting of 10+ simple sugars covalently linked
7
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glycemic index
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tells us how quick a food raises blood glucose level
8
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complex carbs
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slow release to blood e.g. rice, pasta
9
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simple carbs
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fast release to bloodstream e.g. sugar, fruit
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